Proof of Usefulness Report

I4Q Project

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+40
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references a legitimate EU Horizon 2020 project (I4Q) focused on industrial zero-defect manufacturing. However, the submission quality is extremely low and contains disqualifying inaccuracies. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for a specialized B2B industrial tool, and describing the audience as 'everyone' ignores the strict industrial context. The metrics provided (revenue, team size) do not align with the scale of the actual I4Q consortium. While the underlying technology described is valuable, the specific submission lacks credibility and verifiable traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+12.00
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+43.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+40

Project Details

Project URL
i4q-project.eu
Description
I4Q will provide a complete solution to improve the quality of manufactured products aiming at ZERO-DEFECT manufacturing. i4Q aims to provide IoT-based Reliable Industrial Data Services (RIDS), a complete suite consisting of 22 i4Q Solutions. Manage the huge amount of industrial data coming from cheap cost-effective, smart and small size interconnected factory devices. i4Q RIDS will include simulation and optimisation tools for manufacturing line continuous process qualification, quality diagnosis, reconfiguration, and certification for ensuring high manufacturing efficiency. i4Q solutions will be validated in SIX USE CASES from relevant industrial sectors representing machine tool providers and production companies.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline